Finding other ways to pay for nursing home care could extend the political life of the Medicaid system, which already is consuming billions in state and federal tax dollars and that’s before the baby boom generation starts needing long-term care. Maine is in a particularly vulnerable position having the highest median age in the country […]

The town of Windham has hired Zoning Board member Ed Woodbury to oversee renovation of the Town Office annex. To cut costs, the Town Council and Town Manager Anthony Plante decided against hiring an architect to develop specs for the renovation. In lieu of this, Woodbury will assume the role of project manager and work […]

The town of Windham has hired Zoning Board member Ed Woodbury to oversee renovation of the Town Office annex. To cut costs, the Town Council and Town Manager Anthony Plante decided against hiring an architect to develop specs for the renovation. In lieu of this, Woodbury will assume the role of project manager and work […]

It’s an awkward situation when you’re out to lunch with a friend who doesn’t pay his whole share when you split the check. What do you say to that person? After all, the person is your friend, and maybe he’s having a tough time right now. The first time, you probably give him the benefit […]

It’s an awkward situation when you’re out to lunch with a friend who doesn’t pay his whole share when you split the check. What do you say to that person? After all, the person is your friend, and maybe he’s having a tough time right now. The first time, you probably give him the benefit […]

Economic forecasters predicted Monday that Maine’s revenue picture should improve by $164 million over the next two years fueled largely by increases in income among the state’s wealthiest citizens. In revising its forecast upward, the state’s Revenue Forecasting Committee essentially makes available money the Legislature can spend when it comes back into session in January. […]

Tickets are now on sale for the Naples Public Library’s third annual Old Fashioned Victorian Tea to be held at the Inn at Long Lake on Dec. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon sampling holiday treats while listening to fireside readings and holiday music in the beautifully decorated dining room at […]

Tickets are now on sale for the Naples Public Library’s third annual Old Fashioned Victorian Tea to be held at the Inn at Long Lake on Dec. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon sampling holiday treats while listening to fireside readings and holiday music in the beautifully decorated dining room at […]

Police are still searching for the driver of a stolen SUV after a high-speed chase in Windham turned into an extensive manhunt last Friday. K-9 units and four police departments canvassed an area near the Windham/Westbrook border where the driver crashed a Jeep Grand Cherokee and then fled on foot, but the manhunt proved unsuccessful. […]

Police are still searching for the driver of a stolen SUV after a high-speed chase in Windham turned into an extensive manhunt last Friday. K-9 units and four police departments canvassed an area near the Windham/Westbrook border where the driver crashed a Jeep Grand Cherokee and then fled on foot, but the manhunt proved unsuccessful. […]